Padre Jean Explained

Padre Jean (or Padrejean) was a slave on the island of Hispaniola.^[1] In 1676, he attempted to overthrow his slavemaster and consequently form a revolution.^[2] This occurred in the town of Port-de-Paix. This is stated to have been the spark that led to the eventual Haitian Revolution.^[3] He freed slaves and fled to Tortuga Island.^[4] He lived there until 1679 when his location was discovered. After this the French sent some maroons who killed him.^[5]

See also

• Slavery in Haiti
• Haitian Revolution
• Independence of Haiti
• Armée Indigène
• End of slavery in Haiti
• 1791 slave rebellion

Notes and References

1. Book: Duncan, Rick. Man, Know Thyself: Volume 1 Corrective Knowledge of Our Notable Ancestors. 2013-07-09. Xlibris Corporation. 9781483641478. en.
2. Book: Duncan, Rick. Man, Know Thyself: Volume 1 Corrective Knowledge of Our Notable Ancestors. 2013-07-09. Xlibris Corporation. 9781483641478. en.
3. Book: Encyclopedia of African Religion. Asante. Molefi Kete. Mazama. Ama. 2009-01-01. SAGE. 9781412936361. en.
4. Book: Duncan, Rick. Man, Know Thyself: Volume 1 Corrective Knowledge of Our Notable Ancestors. 2013-07-09. Xlibris Corporation. 9781483641478. en.
5. Book: Duncan, Rick. Man, Know Thyself: Volume 1 Corrective Knowledge of Our Notable Ancestors. 2013-07-09. Xlibris Corporation. 9781483641478. en.